Yes, double meaning. I'm glad you understood. And since the passion vine has Christian associations having to do with death and rebirth, and bees are endangered, I chose the name quite deliberately. I'm delighted that you commented on this. (less)

Hi Nicolette -

Love the painting!

Just wanted to send you a quick note about a movie that I am helping spread the buzz about.  It's called "Queen of the Sun: What are the Bees Tryin... more »

Hi Nicolette -

Love the painting!

Just wanted to send you a quick note about a movie that I am helping spread the buzz about.  It's called "Queen of the Sun: What are the Bees Trying to Tell Us?"  It a poetic exploration of the complex Colony Collapse Disorder.  Most of all, it offers some inspiring insights for gardeners like us.  The opening dates in the Bay Area are:
* This Friday, March 25 @ The Roxie in SF - 7:00 pm
* This Sunday, March 27 @ The Bluelight Theatre in Cupertino - 7:00 pm
* Friday, April 8 @ the Elwood Theatre in Berkeley - 7:00 pm

Your Entomolo-Garden and the Insect News Network will be there at each opening.  Hope to see you there!.  Emmet (less)

Thanks for your nice note on my author page. Nicolette.  I love Chicago Peace too: what I didn't realize was that the Peace rose was sent all over the world from the Meilland (French) rose breeding fa... more »

Thanks for your nice note on my author page. Nicolette.  I love Chicago Peace too: what I didn't realize was that the Peace rose was sent all over the world from the Meilland (French) rose breeding family moments before the Germans invaded their homeland during WWII.  It was bred without any communication between countries for a few years while the war raged and then, on the day Berlin fell, the roses that came from this initial mailing were named "Peace".  (Thank goodness for Wikipedia!) (less)